CHE110 Unit 3: Biodiversity and Conservation - MCQ Practice | B. Tech. CSE

1 $Which term describes the variability among living organisms from all sources, including terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic ecosystems?$

A.

Biome

B.

Biosphere

C.

Biomass

D.

Biodiversity

2 $Variation of genes within a species is known as:$

A.

Community diversity

B.

Ecosystem diversity

C.

Genetic diversity

D.

Species diversity

3 $Which of the following represents the richness of species in a given area?$

A.

Genetic diversity

B.

Landscape diversity

C.

Ecosystem diversity

D.

Species diversity

4 $What type of diversity refers to the variety of habitats, biotic communities, and ecological processes in the biosphere?$

A.

Molecular diversity

B.

Genetic diversity

C.

Species diversity

D.

Ecosystem diversity

5 $Which of the following is an example of an 'Ecosystem Service' provided by biodiversity?$

A.

Plastic production

B.

Gold mining

C.

Pollination of crops

D.

Concrete manufacturing

6 $The ethical or philosophical belief that every species has a right to exist falls under which value of biodiversity?$

A.

Economic value

B.

Aesthetic value

C.

Ethical/Existence value

D.

Option value

7 $Tourism based on the enjoyment of nature and wildlife represents which value of biodiversity?$

A.

Consumptive use value

B.

Aesthetic value

C.

Option value

D.

Productive use value

8 $Deriving drugs and medicines like Quinine (from Cinchona tree) is an example of which value of biodiversity?$

A.

Aesthetic value

B.

Productive use value

C.

Ethical value

D.

Social value

9 $Who introduced the concept of 'Biodiversity Hotspots'?$

A.

Charles Darwin

B.

Norman Myers

C.

Rachel Carson

D.

E.O. Wilson

10 $Which of the following is a primary criterion for a region to qualify as a biodiversity hotspot?$

A.

Large geographical area

B.

Presence of large mammals

C.

High level of endemism

D.

Low human population

11 $How many Biodiversity Hotspots are generally recognized in India (including shared regions)?$

A.

4

B.

1

C.

2

D.

10

12 $The Western Ghats is famous for being a:$

A.

Biodiversity Hotspot

B.

Desert ecosystem

C.

Tundra region

D.

Coral reef zone only

13 $What is the single largest threat to biodiversity globally?$

A.

Disease

B.

Pollution

C.

Habitat loss and fragmentation

D.

Earthquakes

14 $The illegal killing or capturing of wild animals is known as:$

A.

Conservation

B.

Poaching

C.

Harvesting

D.

Culling

15 $Which of the following is an example of a biological invasion in India?$

A.

Neem tree

B.

Peepal tree

C.

Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia)

D.

Banyan tree

16 $Human-wildlife conflict often arises due to:$

A.

Decrease in human population

B.

Strict wildlife laws

C.

Increase in forest cover

D.

Encroachment of wildlife habitats

17 $The IUCN Red List is a catalogue of:$

A.

National Parks

B.

Medicinal plants

C.

Biodiversity hotspots

D.

Threatened species

18 $A species that no longer exists anywhere on Earth is classified as:$

A.

Rare

B.

Endangered

C.

Extinct

D.

Vulnerable

19 $The Dodo bird is an example of a(n) _____species.$

A.

Rare

B.

Extinct

C.

Endangered

D.

Vulnerable

20 $Which category represents species facing a 'very high risk' of extinction in the wild in the near future?$

A.

Endangered

B.

Near Threatened

C.

Vulnerable

D.

Least Concern

21 $Species with a small population that are not currently endangered but are at risk are often termed:$

A.

Rare species

B.

Extinct species

C.

Dominant species

D.

Invasive species

22 $What does the acronym EDGE stand for in conservation biology?$

A.

Endemic Diverse and Globally Extinct

B.

Ecologically Diverse and Globally Endangered

C.

Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered

D.

Environmentally Distinct and Genetically Endangered

23 $Which of the following is an example of In-situ conservation?$

A.

National Park

B.

Zoological Garden

C.

Gene Bank

D.

Botanical Garden

24 $Conservation of biodiversity outside the natural habitat is called:$

A.

In-situ conservation

B.

On-site conservation

C.

Natural conservation

D.

Ex-situ conservation

25 $Which of the following is an example of Ex-situ conservation?$

A.

Biosphere Reserve

B.

Sacred Grove

C.

Seed Bank

D.

Wildlife Sanctuary

26 $Cryopreservation uses liquid nitrogen to preserve germplasm at a temperature of:$

A.

-100°C

B.

-50°C

C.

-196°C

D.

0°C

27 $How many Biogeographic zones is India divided into?$

A.

5

B.

10

C.

8

D.

15

28 $Which Biogeographic zone covers the largest area in India?$

A.

The Desert

B.

The Deccan Peninsula

C.

The Himalayas

D.

The Islands

29 $India is considered a 'Mega Diversity Nation' because:$

A.

It possesses a high percentage of global biodiversity and endemism

B.

It has a large human population

C.

It has the largest desert

D.

It has high industrial growth

30 $Species found only in a particular region and nowhere else are called:$

A.

Cosmopolitan species

B.

Endemic species

C.

Pandemic species

D.

Exotic species

31 $The 'Red Data Book' is published by which organization?$

A.

IUCN

B.

UNESCO

C.

UNEP

D.

WWF

32 $The fragmentation of large forests into smaller patches primarily affects:$

A.

Micro-organisms only

B.

Invasive species

C.

Aquatic life

D.

Species requiring large territories

33 $Which of the following is a 'Vulnerable' species in India?$

A.

One-horned Rhinoceros

B.

Domestic Dog

C.

House Crow

D.

Blue Rock Pigeon

34 $Lantana camara is known as a:$

A.

Endangered shrub

B.

Medicinal herb

C.

Invasive weed

D.

Keystone species

35 $Sacred Groves are an example of:$

A.

Community-based In-situ conservation

B.

Botanical gardens

C.

Government zoos

D.

Ex-situ conservation

36 $Which of these is NOT a level of biological diversity?$

A.

Industrial diversity

B.

Genetic diversity

C.

Species diversity

D.

Ecosystem diversity

37 $The Project Tiger was launched in India in the year:$

A.

1992

B.

2000

C.

1980

D.

1973

38 $Informational value of biodiversity refers to:$

A.

Genetic data for future engineering

B.

Tourism revenue

C.

Religious beliefs

D.

Wood for timber

39 $Which biogeographic zone of India includes the Thar Desert?$

A.

The Desert Zone

B.

The Gangetic Plain

C.

The Deccan Peninsula

D.

The Semi-Arid Zone

40 $Alpha diversity refers to diversity:$

A.

Within a particular community or ecosystem

B.

Between communities

C.

Over a total geographical landscape

D.

Global diversity

41 $Which act was enacted in India to conserve biological diversity and provide a mechanism for equitable sharing of benefits?$

A.

Biological Diversity Act, 2002

B.

Forest Rights Act

C.

Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

D.

Environment Protection Act, 1986

42 $What is the primary difference between a National Park and a Wildlife Sanctuary in India?$

A.

Sanctuaries are only for plants

B.

National Parks are Ex-situ

C.

Human activities are strictly restricted in National Parks

D.

Tourism is banned in Sanctuaries

43 $The 'Pink-headed Duck' is a species that is:$

A.

Presumed Extinct

B.

Endangered

C.

Vulnerable

D.

Invasive

44 $Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'Keystone Species'?$

A.

It is always a carnivore

B.

It is the most abundant species

C.

It is an invasive species

D.

Its removal causes a collapse of the ecosystem

45 $Which of the following represents 'Consumptive Use Value'?$

A.

Using snake venom for research

B.

Ecotourism

C.

Selling timber in the market

D.

Gathering firewood for personal cooking

46 $Which zone lies between the Trans-Himalayas and the Gangetic Plains?$

A.

The North-East

B.

The Himalayas

C.

The Coasts

D.

The Islands

47 $Beta diversity is a comparison of diversity:$

A.

Genetically

B.

Globally

C.

Within a single habitat

D.

Between ecosystem types

48 $The 'Pangolin' is often poached for its:$

A.

Horns

B.

Tusks

C.

Scales

D.

Teeth

49 $Parthenium hysterophorus (Carrot Grass) causes a threat to biodiversity by:$

A.

Outcompeting native plants and causing allergies

B.

Increasing soil fertility

C.

Eating insects

D.

Providing too much oxygen

50 $The aesthetic value of biodiversity is most closely linked to:$

A.

Mining

B.

Agriculture

C.

Ecotourism

D.

Pharmaceuticals

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